Makita BDF452HW Review

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Makita BDF452HW Cordless Drill/DriverThe BDF452HW is a 18 Volt Lithium Ion Driver Drill kit from Makita; it delivers power and performance in a compact size. It features the Makita built 4-Pole motor design with dual steel ball bearings that lasts 5 times longer and delivers 450 in./lbs. of torque.

It also has a two-speed all metal transmission that runs at 0-450RPM in low speed and 0-1500RPM in high, for a wide range of applications.

The Makita BDF452HW offers 18 Volt power with 12 Volt weight, with lithium-ion battery technology, with twice the battery life and is 40 percent lighter than competitive 18 V driver drills; it weighs only 3.7-Pound. The included charger charges the batteries in only 15 minutes.

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It is lightweight and stubby in length, yet powerful. It will even fit nicely for someone with petite hands. This compact size lets you get in tight spaces and doesn’t tire your arm during extended use. The LED light is great too, after ten seconds of non use, the light slowly goes away.

Some great features of the BDF452HW are:

The four pole motor delivers smooth, precisely controlled power (450 inch/lbs torque, 2 speed (0-400/0-1500 Rpm). Professional grade standard features include; user replaceable carbon brushes and an all metal transmission with variable clutch and Jacobs single sleeve one-handed keyless 1/2″ chuck.  Click here for complete details and customer reviews.

One happy owner had this to say about the Makita BDF452HW:

This new driver/drill from Makita is a great piece of work. The BDF452HW is super light, easy to handle and has good power. The batteries are physically small, but still pack 18 volts. The Li-Ion batteries stay full power until right at the end of the charge. They recharge in 15 minutes (for real).

Makita have capitalized on the advantages of new battery technology and combined it with a well built, smooth, advanced tool. If you want a medium to medium heavy duty drill, this lightweight beauty is close to perfect. It is reliable and feels like quality and has the umph to drill even 2″ Rock Maple and drive 2″ lag screws into the same Rock Maple with no sweat.

I still think it is the best drill/driver in this price/usage range.

Jeff Schultz (Wayzata, MN – USA)
Review paraphrased for space – view original here

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